Data Center Tax Abatement
Summary
Bryan and Brazos County are teaming up to bring a major industrial gas company to the area. It’s a big move that’s expected to create new jobs and pump more tax revenue into our local economy.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 13
- Last 30 days
- 2
Last discussed Aug 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
The potential tax abatement would reduce future tax revenue in exchange for business development.
The data center developer and the Rellis Campus.
Local residents concerned about utility capacity and grid stability.
Mentions & discussions (16)
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Kristen Distributing to Expand Operations in Bryan After Agreement with City of Bryan and Brazos County
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Brazos County transfers data center tax abatement to new company
Brazos County commissioners approved transferring a tax abatement from RELLIS Campus Data and Research Center to ThisWay Global, the company that is buying the data center out of bankruptcy.
SpaceX pays $10 million to Grimes County as Terafab plans move forward
Elon Musk's SpaceX sent Grimes County a check for $10M, making good on a deal as part of a tax abatement agreement it won for the project in June.
Commissioners Court (Regular) - Aug 4, 2026
The county is considering a tax incentive for a data center at the Rellis Campus, but residents are worried about the impact on local power and water.
Brazos County commissioners table tax abatement vote on RELLIS data center
Brazos County commissioners table tax abatement vote on RELLIS data center KBTX News 3
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Brazos County Commission Joins The Bryan City Council In Approving An Economic Development Agreement With The World’s Largest Privately Owned Producer Of Industrial Gases
Brazos County Commission Joins The Bryan City Council In Approving An Economic Development Agreement With The World’s Largest Privately Owned Producer Of Industrial Gases WTAW
Brazos County Commission And Bryan City Council Approves Offering Property Tax Breaks To A Prospective $10 Billion Dollar, 1800 Employee Manufacturing Plant
Brazos County Commission And Bryan City Council Approves Offering Property Tax Breaks To A Prospective $10 Billion Dollar, 1800 Employee Manufacturing Plant WTAW
Brazos County Commission Approves First Municipal Utility District Agreement
Brazos County Commission Approves First Municipal Utility District Agreement WTAW
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